Leo Lion Foundation
Latest income
£2.4m
Latest spending
£1.8m
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £5,657,044 at the year end, with free reserves of £2,481,002, which comfortably exceeds the stated target of approximately £1.3 million. The trustees and auditor confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: approximately £1.3 million (held: £2.5m)
“The group aims to maintain reserves at the level set last year, being approximately £1.3 million.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Larry Sullivan made unrestricted donations totalling £1,700,000.
“During the year, trustees made unrestricted donations totalling £1,706,000 (2024: £2,306,000) to Leo Lion Foundation.” — page 28
“During the year, Leo Lion Limited paid rent of £14,100 (2024: £13,800) to the Foundation. L Sullivan and J Pickford are directors of Leo Lion Limited.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Leo Lion Limited paid rent of £14,100 to the Foundation. L Sullivan and J Pickford are directors of Leo Lion Limited.
“During the year, trustees made unrestricted donations totalling £1,706,000 (2024: £2,306,000) to Leo Lion Foundation.” — page 28
“During the year, Leo Lion Limited paid rent of £14,100 (2024: £13,800) to the Foundation. L Sullivan and J Pickford are directors of Leo Lion Limited.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant of £350,000 awarded to Habitat for Humanity GB. R Brown is a trustee of HFHGB.
“During the year, trustees made unrestricted donations totalling £1,706,000 (2024: £2,306,000) to Leo Lion Foundation.” — page 28
“During the year, Leo Lion Limited paid rent of £14,100 (2024: £13,800) to the Foundation. L Sullivan and J Pickford are directors of Leo Lion Limited.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant of £160,000 awarded to Pathways Education Limited. J Pickford is a trustee of Pathways Education Limited.
“During the year, trustees made unrestricted donations totalling £1,706,000 (2024: £2,306,000) to Leo Lion Foundation.” — page 28
“During the year, Leo Lion Limited paid rent of £14,100 (2024: £13,800) to the Foundation. L Sullivan and J Pickford are directors of Leo Lion Limited.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant of £12,650 awarded to Undershaw Education Trust. J Pickford is a trustee of Undershaw Education Trust.
“During the year, trustees made unrestricted donations totalling £1,706,000 (2024: £2,306,000) to Leo Lion Foundation.” — page 28
“During the year, Leo Lion Limited paid rent of £14,100 (2024: £13,800) to the Foundation. L Sullivan and J Pickford are directors of Leo Lion Limited.” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£2.4m
Total spending
£1.8m
Reserves (reported)
£5.7m
Employees
0
Trustees
- Claire Felicia Cookson
- Jake Hatt
- Joanne PICKFORD
- LARRY SULLIVAN
- Robert Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.4m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.0m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £931k | £408k |
| 31/03/2021 | £213k | £369k |
Common questions
Is Leo Lion Foundation financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £5,657,044 at the year end, with free reserves of £2,481,002, which comfortably exceeds the stated target of approximately £1.3 million. The trustees and auditor confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds Leo Lion Foundation?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Leo Lion Foundation as a grant recipient include HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN.
Shared trustees with funders
- Robert Brown — trustee here and at HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | FY2023 | £100k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | FY2025 | £18k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | FY2025 | £18k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TURING TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| RAMBLERS HOLIDAYS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |